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Monday, September 15, 2008 - The Aftermath of 9/11 - Film/Dialogue

On Thursday, the nation paused to honor the memory of those who were lost in the tragedy of the twin towers seven years ago. The first recorded death in retribution was of a man shot to death because he was wearing a turban. One Columbus and St. Thomas Episcopal Church are hosting the screening of Divided We Fall - Americans in the Aftermath. This documentary provides the backdrop for community dialogue about hate, violence, and what this means to us as Americans. The screening is set for Monday, September 15, 2008 beginning at 6:30 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal church on Hilton Avenue.

Columbus, Georgia, along with over 60 other cities in America are providing opportunities for the public to screen the film followed by a dialogue sesssion. See the website www.dwf-film.com

Contact: H. Berrien Zettler 706-324-6471 or Amy Nerone 706-324-4264

TUESDAY, September 16, 2008 - Youth Dialogue Group

One Columbus and the Girl Scouts have partnered to offer a Youth Dialogue Group to teens with the theme "Getting To Know You." Teens from different cultures will learn about their heritage and emjoy learning about themselves and their peers. The program begins as Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) offers Latino youth a chance to share their culture.

Contact: Ivelisse Quinones 706-327-4343 or Sandra Hope 706-327-2646

TUESDAY, September 16, 2008 - Dialogue Group

First Presbyterian Dialogue Group

The dialogue group continues its examination of "Anger/ bitterness - Real or imagined?" A review of the notes from DG 0703-46 (Tuesday, September 9 ) on the website would be helpful for those who plan to come but were not in attendance at the last session.

Notes from these Dialogue Groups can be found on the One Columbus website: www.onecolumbus.org under "Dialogue Groups" as well as articles, selected readings and contributions from participants.

Contact: Berrien Zettler at 706-324-6363

DOWN THE ROAD

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - Race Relations Breakfast

Our sixth of the series "My Challenges with Race" will feature Scott Ferguson, President of the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley. A native of Maine, Scott came to Columbus a year ago from Utica, New York where he served as director of the United Way there. He has over 18 years of United Way experience and at each of the previous United Ways where he has worked, they have achieved record levels of participation and giving. Before joining United Way, Scott worked in finance, accounting and human resources. His observations, coming from New York to Columbus, give him a unique insight with respect to race relations. His topic is "My perspective on race - as seen from North and South"

The Race Relations Breakfasts are held at Ruth Ann's on Veterans Parkway. Breakfast begins at 7:30am and you are encouraged to bring a friend with you. $6.00 is asked of regular members. First timers and visitors are our guests.

Contact: Lee Brantley 706-324-6471

Nominations sought for One Columbus Community Excellence Award

The Fifth Annual One Columbus Recognition Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009, where a person or organization will receive the prestigious One Columbus Community Excellence Award for their work in the field of diversity and race relations. The Richard R Miles award will be given to a high school junior or senior for similar work in their school and community. The Dinner will be held at the Trade Center at 7:00 pm and will conclude a week of events that start with Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

The nomination form and criteria can be accessed from the homepage of the One Columbus website www.onecolumbus.org.

Contact: Teresa Tomlinson 706-494-1633